One of the major recruiting challenges in today’s economy is hiring overqualified candidates. Even highly experienced candidates with credible references and excellent connections are unable to get a job just because they are “overqualified.” Ok, let us first see what “overqualified” really means. If your candidate’s education, experience and skills are more than what is actually required for a position, then she is considered as overqualified. Now, let us see why recruiters don’t hire overqualified candidates. Overqualified candidates do not find the job challenging; they might get bored and leave the company. Overqualified candidates might move away once a better opportunity comes their way. Overqualified candidates do not have a sense of attachment to the position or the company. Since they think they are too good for the job, overqualified candidates might have a lethargic attitude towards adhering to company standards and poli...